What would you do if you were a billionaire? So far, 11 billionaires have decided to leave the Earth, literally. Their flights point to the potentially lucrative space tourism industry that will become accessible…
LeBron James, or “King James” as he is known, has been in the news more than usual lately. Together with fellow greats Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and others, he played for Team USA in…
The United States spends more on its military than any other country in the world; in fact, more than the next 10 large spenders combined! In all, U.S. defense spending is about 40% of…
His life was cut short all too soon, but John F. Kennedy left a legacy that has inspired generations. His words have been particularly motivational for young and idealistic people who are just finding…
With all eyes on the Olympics this past month, we’d like to take a look back to some of the past legends whose shadows still loom large. One of these, Muhammad Ali, was called…
The Voyager I spacecraft was in the news once again in June as NASA was able to restore transmissions from all four of its temporarily disabled instruments. Launched way back in 1977, the unmanned…
With a spectacular closing ceremony on August 11, the 2024 Paris Olympics entered the history books. We’ve checked out the International Olympic Committee and major media outlets to bring you our picks for the…
This week The Washington Post reported on how presumptive Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz transformed over time into a gun-control advocate. The 2024 election will influence gun control policy not only at the national level…
In the ancient Olympics, Greeks competed for a crown made from living olive branches, but more importantly, the achievement and acclaim of being the best of the best. Our modern Olympians are not so…
The Olympics happen only once every four years, and that’s a good thing for the cities that host them. These days the Games are a multi-billion-dollar business that requires cities to build new infrastructure,…
24/7 Wall St. Insights The United States ranks all countries in a 4-tier system from safest to most dangerous travel There are currently 22 countries with threat level 4 Also: Discover the next Nvidia …
The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing and as of this writing, American athletes are in the lead in the medal count, with a total of 88 gold, silver, and bronze wins. The…
Believe it or not, Oprah Winfrey turned 70 on January 29. A bout of stomach flu knocked her out of an appearance on CBS Mornings earlier this summer, with best friend Gayle King filling…
This week Hurricane Debby has lost steam and been downgraded to a tropical storm, still bringing torrential rains but much lower winds and less damage than a full-scale hurricane. We may have dodged a…
With Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not be seeking a second term as President, what will he do once he’s out of office? Regardless of how their policies are viewed, former Presidents have…
Warren Buffett has been in the news again this week, this time for his major sell-off of Bank of America stock. His company, Berkshire Hathaway, has offloaded $3 billion worth of shares over 9…
The recent decision by President Biden not to seek a second term may be the most dramatic retirement decision in the news right now, but across the nation ordinary Americans are grappling with what…
Social Security benefits will be paid starting August 1 for some beneficiaries. However, the date of your payment will vary depending on what kinds of benefits you are receiving and your date of birth. We…
In the last week of July 2024, The Weather Channel’s heat index map of the United States is all red. It feels like 108 °F in the Southwest, but even in parts of the…
Even though there have been heavy rains across the United States recently, overall, most of the country is experiencing conditions that are abnormally dry or even in drought. This is nothing compared to some…
